Lesaffre SAF-Active Blue Yeast
Saf-Instant® Blue is a granular free-flowing yeast for use in doughs with sugar levels from 10 - 30% (Baker’s Percent) and with short-time fermentation processes. If you are currently adding sufficient oxidation, Saf-Instant Blue is recommended.
ADVANTAGES
- Provides uniform fermentation.
- Vacuum packaging ensures freshness, consistency, and minimal activity loss until opening.
- Provides tolerance to higher dough temperatures.
- Improves machinability
- Free-flowing properties make it as easy to scale and meter as other dry ingredients.
- Warmer dough temperatures are preferred while using Saf-Instant Blue; this decreases the need to cool doughs to maintain proper fermentation.
- Can reduce mixing time 10 - 30%, compared to compressed yeast.
USAGE:
Saf-Instant Blue is recommended in the following baked goods:
- Bagels
- English muffins
- Bread crumbs • Hearth breads
- Bread sticks
- Pita breads
- Crackers
- Pizza crust
- Donuts
Dough Temperatures
An increase of 3° - 5°F over normal dough temperatures may be required to achieve desired fermentation level.